Sentence examples for have been plain from inspiring English sources

They have been plain dull of late.

The consequences have been plain to see in Mosul and elsewhere.

It could have been plain arrogance, but then there had also been distress in her tone.

The risks should have been plain from the scorn sparked by Bill Clinton's last-minute pardons.

His criticisms of the flaws of Kenyan society have been plain and well aimed.

But on a recent visit, spaghetti alla chitarra with shrimp and prosciutto might as well have been plain marinara.

And the memorandum could not have been plainer: "We remain firmly committed not to seek separation or independence".

The discrepancy couldn't have been plainer.

If every single thing you have is plain, or the portion of it is, throw what you don't want and get a new wardrobe.

But not everything has been plain sailing.

I don't pretend this journey has been plain sailing.